8 Mexican Foods You Have To Eat Right Now

Enough about tacos. Here are 8 Mexican dishes you must stuff your face with ASAP.

1. Pozole.

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Is someone getting married? Is there a Quinceañera going on? Did someone die? BRING THE POZOLE. Pozole is a scrumptious, feel-good broth made with corn and pork that's perfect for any occasion.

2. Chiles en Nogada.

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Forget about the king. This stuff right here is food fit for an emperor. Chiles en Nogada were actually created to feed the ruler of the Mexican empire (back when it was that) about 200 years ago. The dish consists of a lightly fried picadillo-stuffed Poblano pepper topped with an ambrosial walnut cream sauce and garnished with pomegranate seeds. So damn beautiful.

3. Sopes.

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You know what will fuck up a sope? Nothing. That possibility does not exist. You can literally put anything on a sope (the fried cake) and it'll still be delicious: chorizo, cheese, pork, avocado, carne deshebrada... really, anything.

4. Gorditas de queso.

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If you want something that hits the spot, look no further than gorditas de queso. These cheesy pockets made of masa are simple yet effective. Don't be fooled by their innocent looks—people have been known to pass out due to experiencing extreme ecstasy when eating them stuffed with nopales*, so make sure you are not standing up when trying them that way.

*made-up fact that's still totally realistic.

5. Pollo con Mole.

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"Mole" is a sauce you get when you mix about 25 ingredients (including many different peppers) with a hint of chocolate. If your desire is to satisfy every single one of your tastebuds, try this complex creation.

6. Tostadas.

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Tostadas are the cousins of tacos. To make a tostada, you basically put every flavory thing you can imagine on a fried tortilla. Refried beans are a key ingredient because they are the glue that keep this dish together. You may need to wear a bib prior to mastering the art of eating tostadas, but it'll be OK– what they lack in practicality they overcompensate in deliciousness.

7. Tortas Ahogadas.

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"Ahogada" means drowned. Tortas Ahogadas consist of soft bolillo bread cut in half and filled with pork or beef that's then drenched in a spicy tomato broth. And yes, this is another messy dish, but one that's worth getting dirty over.

8. Quesadillas de Flor de Calabaza.

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Don't worry if you don't know what the hell Flor de Calabaza is. There's really only 3 things you need to know about this enigmatic quesadilla: you must find it, eat it and enjoy it.